Recreation Therapist
About The Position
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Ferriday is seeking a Recreational Therapist (CTRS) to join its Clinical Services Department. This non-exempt position reports directly to the Director of Clinical Social Services and provides therapeutic activities that support patients’ emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. The role delivers recreational therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary clinical team to support patients’ psychosocial needs. The position is based on-site at a behavioral hospital. The therapist plans and leads activities, facilitates individual and group therapy sessions, monitors patient participation and progress, and documents therapeutic outcomes and clinical notes. The role may also participate in psychiatric medication management meetings with patients and psychiatrists as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, physiology, psychology, human anatomy, CTRS, or a related field.
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to engage with diverse patient populations with compassion, creativity, and professionalism.
- Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on-site at a behavioral hospital.
Responsibilities
- Deliver recreational therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, in accordance with professional standards and ethical guidelines.
- Plan, schedule, and lead activities to improve leisure skills, socialization, physical fitness, cognitive functioning, and creativity, such as arts and crafts, exercise, and group activities.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary clinical team to support each patient's psychosocial needs.
- Track patient participation, monitor progress, and accurately and promptly document therapeutic outcomes.
- Facilitate and document individual and group therapy sessions, ensuring detailed, compliant clinical notes.
- Participate in psychiatric medication management meetings with patients and psychiatrists as needed.
- Observe and provide feedback on patient engagement during activities, adjusting plans as necessary to meet individualized goals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Collaborative, supportive team environment.
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Job Type
Full-time
